Mustard Free Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time. Store-bought Cajun seasonings can be a minefield for anyone avoiding mustard, since some blends sneak in mustard powder or are processed on shared equipment with mustard-containing products. This homemade version puts you fully in control, using nothing but pure dried herbs and spices you can verify yourself. The combination of smoked and sweet paprika gives it real depth, while cayenne, white pepper, and black pepper layer on that signature Cajun heat. Dried oregano and thyme round everything out with an earthy, aromatic backbone that makes this blend taste genuinely complex. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a reliable, bold seasoning ready to go for months of cooking.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and white pepper in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight jar or container and seal tightly. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 6 months.